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The rising temperature is making our concrete houses feel no less than a furnace and as summer approaches, the scorching heat at home can make it difficult to stay indoors without an air conditioning unit. However, there are many people who cannot afford such luxury or prefer to use sustainable solutions.

Home decor, interior design: Tips and tricks to cool-off your space this summer (Photo by Kinga Howard on Unsplash)

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Bhavana Bindra, Managing Director at REHAU South Asia, shared, “While some of us will find the luxury of cooled homes using natural building materials such as bamboo, clay, straw, etc., some will be able to use advanced construction techniques such as insulated walls and panels but for most of us, the air-conditioner is running at its full capacity, often blinding us from the impact it has on the environment. To sustainably protect oneself from

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Coastal and traditional styles combine in this Montecito home |

16/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

Even before its recent redesign, this four-bedroom farmhouse-style home had a lot to offer. It’s in the acceptable setting of Hedgerow, a highly sought after, peaceful neighborhood in Montecito between the ocean and the upper village, and it was built on a secluded plot with a stunning garden, and views of the Montecito mountains beyond.

It’s a truly idyllic place to vacation. But there were some interior design challenges to overcome before it became the perfect retreat, as designer Hayley English (opens in new tab) found out.

The homeowners, who have a young family, enlisted the interior designer’s help to create a better backdrop for vacations and casual gatherings with friends, and to improve the sense of flow throughout the space. They were looking for an unpretentious, youthful take on traditional farmhouse style with coastal decor elements, says designer Hayley English, who picks out her highlights and describes how she

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The Kentucky House GOP plans to pass an income tax cut this week

07/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

FRANKFORT — Republican House Speaker David Osborne says his GOP supermajority in the House plans to pass a bill this week that would continue to cut state income taxes, a big priority for the GOP leadership. telegram long before this year’s legislative session.

Osborne on day one of the legislative session said House Bill 1, the vehicle for further income tax cuts introduced Tuesday, would likely pass the House on Thursday. The law will lower the state income tax rate from 4.5% to 4%, confirming that various “triggers” for adequate revenue from the previous fiscal year have been met.

“Well, of course it’s coming out of the state coffers – about $600 million dollars this year,” said Osborne. “We happen to believe it is good policy to allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money.”

Osborne said taking the income tax rate to 4% would cost the

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Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage ideas: 10 stylish looks |

28/07/2025 Kartika

House Design

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage has become more popular over the last five years, have we all grown taller? No, but you will need steps or a ladder to reach that uppermost shelf! So why, the change in cabinet design?

As modern kitchens began to flourish in the 20th century, the concept of cupboard storage, multi-purpose shelves and units became more popular. Eventually, contemporary kitchen storage evolved to boast fitted cabinets and designer appliances as our kitchens became the central space for living inside the home.

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage

This evolution continues, as we seek to create as much storage in our kitchens as possible, and the tradition of gaps between a wall cabinet and the ceiling begins to fade.

But should all kitchen cabinets stretch to the ceiling? Does this style work in smaller kitchens, or should only large spaces consider it? Do floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinets impact the rest of the

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Our comprehensive guide on online bingo helps players to win more!

14/09/2024 Kartika

House Design

Online bingo is consistently advertised in a variety of ways. In the UK it is often impossible to turn on the television without seeing a bingo ad at some point, and this is true in many other countries as well, with forms of advertising including posters and radio ads. Many websites offer slightly different versions of online bingo, some where the focus is more on money, and some where meeting other players and making friends online is the main goal.

In order to choose a bingo site that meets your needs you will need to do your research first, look at reviews of the site you are interested in and if possible, talk to someone who has used the website before. Once you’ve made your decision, try and use the free websites first, as this gives you the option to find another one if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

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House GOP Plans to Gut Ethics Commission, Block Archival of January 6 Records

10/09/2024 Kartika

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McCarthy has proposed eliminating the office which is considering investigating him for actions related to January 6th.

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California), the Republican leader currently embroiled in a contentious battle over his candidacy for speaker of the House, has proposed new rules that would allow the party to remove the ethics commission that oversees members of the House, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE).

The proposed rule change comes as the office considers whether or not to initiate an investigation into Republican representatives and open them to disciplinary action for their role in the attack on the Capitol and their behavior during the subsequent investigation. The probe was opened by the committee January 6, which recommended in its final hearing that lawmakers who avoided subpoenas, including McCarthy herself, be investigated.

McCarthy had suggested imposing term limits on the OCE, which would eliminate every Democrat on the board

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Fashionable furniture: The hotels in Europe put design center stage

23/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

One of the latest hotel openings in Istanbul is VAKKO Hotel & Residence, located in the upmarket Nişantaşı neighborhood.

It feels like staying in a design showroom – the corridors are paneled with sleek black marble, the rooms have contemporary sculptures on display and the restaurant captures the style of a chic Parisian bistro.

This is the first hospitality venture of Turkish fashion house VAKKO and joins a growing trend of design-led hotels where stylish furniture and stand-alone interior pieces take center stage.

How is furniture designed for hotels?

Alexander Lamont is a Bangkok-based, British designer known for his furniture, lighting collections, art and accessories.

Some of his best work has been used in prestigious hotels such as The Connaught, The Mandarin Oriental Doha,

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Are shutters outdated? Interior designers weigh in

22/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Often reserved for older homes with more traditional schemes, shutters might not be your first port of call when you’re deciding on a new window treatment. After all, with so many other options on offer – including some, like slubby linen curtains, that are dominating interior design trends at the moment – these classic finishes are getting less of a look-in than they used to.

So does that mean shutters are outdated? Well, no, not necessarily. They can still be an incredibly practical way to increase privacy and

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Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now

21/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now

Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now - Exterior Photography, Windows, Courtyard +17

year:

2022
Manufacturers: Artedomus, Brecciolino, Corsi and Nicolai, Costen/no, Dulux, Ebon Veneers, Eco Timber, Est Dusk, Haymes Paint, INAX, Ventech

Text description provided by the Interior Designers. The interior design of Jan Juc Acre responds to the local environment and community, to the original 1980s house, and to the personalities within the family that lives here. Each of these contexts informed interior design decisions. Driven by our client, the retention of the majority of the original building was a priority for both the interior and building design.

Highlighting the original timberwork, specifically

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just wait till you see the bathrooms |

11/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Fresh from a dramatic redesign, this striking home in the prestigious Brentwood Park district of Los Angeles has got us all talking (and slightly green with envy). One of the world’s best homesit was built in the late-1980s in the Mediterranean architectural style and has two levels.

Its redesign came about as a result of a flood that had affected both floors of the house, and the homeowners asked designer Tancred Vilucchi to take charge without delay.

The designer happily agreed to the project as it was clear the owners were open-minded and trusted him to be creative with the house which he felt had massive potential. ‘The water damage was an emergency factor that created a challenge and I love challenges!’ he says.

Looking at the house now, you’d never guess at the trauma that led to its current good looks. Designer Tancred Vilucchi picks out his favorite

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